Cyber Defense Analyst I/II | Protect Critical Systems

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Chesterfield Court House (VA); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 98.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Commonwealth Savers Plan is seeking an Information Security Analyst I or II to join the Information Security Operations & Governance Team. You will help safeguard agency information, strengthen security controls, and promote cybersecurity awareness across the organization.

Analysts are considered at I or II level based on qualifications and experience. The role covers monitoring security risks, supporting vulnerability management, EDR, DLP, and SIEM, and collaborating with IT teams to improve

Qualifikationen

• Degree, technical certification, or equivalent experience in Cybersecurity, IT, CS, or a related field.
• Analyst I: 1+ years’ IT experience with exposure to security operations.
• Analyst II: 3+ years of cybersecurity, risk management, or security operations.
• Security certifications such as Security+, CySA+, CC, CISSP, or ability to obtain required certification within two years of hire
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
• Knowledge of modern cybersecurity technologies and AI-related security considerations

Aufgaben

• Monitor and respond to security risks, vulnerabilities, and incidents.
• Support and administer security technologies, including vulnerability management, EDR, DLP, and SIEM platforms.
• Review identity and access management controls and ensure compliance with security standards and regulations.
• Conduct vendor security reviews, risk assessments, and data classification activities.
• Assist with security policies, awareness training, disaster recovery planning, and governance initiatives.
• Partner with IT teams and business stakeholders to strengthen the organization's security posture.
• Research emerging threats and recommend security improvements

Kenntnisse

Analytical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Cybersecurity knowledge

Threat awareness

Security certifications

Ausbildung

Degree in Cybersecurity or IT

Tools

Vulnerability management

EDR

DLP

SIEM

Jobbeschreibung

Commonwealth Savers Plan is seeking an Information Security Analyst I or II to join the Information Security Operations & Governance Team. You will help safeguard agency information, strengthen security controls, and promote cybersecurity awareness across the organization.

Analysts are considered at I or II level based on qualifications and experience. The role covers monitoring security risks, supporting vulnerability management, EDR, DLP, and SIEM, and collaborating with IT teams to improve